I'm Not Scared is a novel written by Niccolo Ammaniti, translated from Italian (Io non ho paura). A film version directed by Gabriele Salvatores was released in 2003. The novel centres on 9-year-old Michele Amitrano, who lives in the southern Italian town of Acqua Traverse during the the 1970s, and explores the themes of fear, morality, cruelty and coming of age.

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Themes Holiday Homework

Overview

Historical Background (Mr Nguyen's Prezi)

Resources and worksheets

Plot and Character

Plot Sorting Activity
Key Scene Analysis
Encounters with Filippo
Character Analysis

Themes

Theme Analysis - Fear
Theme Table activity

Symbols